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VG247.comSat, 01 Aug 2015 21:19:19 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.2LittleBigPlanet 3 celebrates 20 Years of PlayStation with an adorable videohttp://www.vg247.com/2014/12/07/littlebigplanet-3-celebrates-20-years-of-playstation-with-an-adorable-video/
http://www.vg247.com/2014/12/07/littlebigplanet-3-celebrates-20-years-of-playstation-with-an-adorable-video/#commentsSun, 07 Dec 2014 02:38:50 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=504315With Sony in full on celebratory mode for its 20th Anniversay, LittleBigPlanet 3 developers Sumo Digital along with Media Molecule have created a video paying homage the PlayStation family and the games which made the consoles a success.

It really is adorable, and you will lots of familiar faces and content in it such as: PaRappa the Rapper, Twisted Metal, Shadow of the Colossus, Ratchet and Clank, Kratos, Journey, Nathan Drake, The Last of Us, and more.

Over on the EU PS Blog is a rather large list of games spanning almost the entire PlayStation era. The only console games not included on the list are PlayStation 4 releases.

Luckily, since all titles are digital offerings, you won’t have to dig your older consoles out of the closet to play them.

Here’s just a taste:

PSone

Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee

Final Fantasy 7

Final Fantasy 8

Tomb Raider

Tomb Raider 2

Rayman

Crash Bandicoot

MediEvil

Spyro The Dragon Trilogy

Metal Gear Solid

PS2

Medal of Honor European Assault

Grand Theft Auto 3

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

PS3

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

Grand Theft Auto 5

Tomb Raider Digital Edition

Resident Evil 1, 2 and 3 Bundle

Resident Evil Super Bundle

Assassin’s Creed

Assassin’s Creed 2

Rainbow Six Vegas

Splinter Cell Trilogy HD

Burnout Paradise Complete Edition

Grand Theft Auto 4

God of War Collection Volume 2

Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune

ICO and Shadow of the Colossus Classics HD

PS Vita

Need for Speed Most Wanted

Assassin’s Creed 3 Liberation

Everybody’s Golf

LittleBigPlanet Vita

The Jak and Daxter Trilogy

The Ratchet & Clank Trilogy

The Sly Trilogy

Tearaway

Metal Gear Solid HD Collection

PSP: Ridge Racer

Again, the list is rather large, especially the PlayStation 3 portion of it, so you will want to head over to the PS Blog for the full thing. Also, some games have sales dates which differ from the others, so you will want to pay special attention to that as well.

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2014/12/03/playstations-20th-anniversary-sales/feed/0PlayStation Optimus Prime looks awesomehttp://www.vg247.com/2014/08/08/playstation-optimus-prime-megadrive-megatron/
http://www.vg247.com/2014/08/08/playstation-optimus-prime-megadrive-megatron/#commentsFri, 08 Aug 2014 09:04:11 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=485968Here’s some photos of the PlayStation Optimus Prime in all its glory.
We showed you a few diagrams the other week, but here’s the PSone/Transformers mash-up in real life.

And as a bonus, here’s the Megadrive Megatron.

Thanks to Radiokaikan for the photos. Hit up your local importer for price and launch details.

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2014/08/08/playstation-optimus-prime-megadrive-megatron/feed/0BioShock as a PSOne game makes Big Daddy look less intimidatinghttp://www.vg247.com/2014/07/22/bioshock-big-daddy-psone/
http://www.vg247.com/2014/07/22/bioshock-big-daddy-psone/#commentsTue, 22 Jul 2014 15:10:35 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=483730The NeoGAF community has posted quite a few PSOne mock-ups of popular games, as you saw with The Last of Us. Now, there’s more pixelated fun in the thread with downgraded shots of Bioshock.

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2014/07/22/bioshock-big-daddy-psone/feed/4This is what The Last of Us would look like on PSonehttp://www.vg247.com/2014/07/21/this-is-what-the-last-of-us-would-look-like-on-psone/
http://www.vg247.com/2014/07/21/this-is-what-the-last-of-us-would-look-like-on-psone/#commentsMon, 21 Jul 2014 07:51:30 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=483455What would The Last of Us look like if it was released on PSOne?
It would look something like this, according to the community on Neogaf, who have mocked up boxart and screenshots of Naughty Dog’s post-apocalyptic survival horror.

It looks like classic Silent Hill/Resident Evil to me. And that’s something I’d be keen to play.

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2014/07/21/this-is-what-the-last-of-us-would-look-like-on-psone/feed/8PocketStation PS Vita app now free for all in Japanhttp://www.vg247.com/2013/12/03/pocketstation-app-now-free-for-all-in-japan/
http://www.vg247.com/2013/12/03/pocketstation-app-now-free-for-all-in-japan/#commentsTue, 03 Dec 2013 09:33:33 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=431760Sony’s PSone companion device, the PocketStation lives on in a free PS Vita app. It’s now free for all in Japan as of today.

Siliconera reports that he app was only free to PS Plus users in Japan, but has now gone gratis for everyone.

The site adds that while the app is free, you’ll need the accompanying PSone titles to use its features. For example, if you have Final Fantasy 7 on your Vita, you can play the PocketStation RPG Chocobo World and level up feathered pal Boku.

Hot Shots Golf 2, Legend of Dragoon and all of the Mega Man ports also use the device at present, with more likely to follow.

Would you like to see the PocketStation app come west? Let us know below.

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2013/12/03/pocketstation-app-now-free-for-all-in-japan/feed/1GungHo – six PSOne import classics hitting PSN this springhttp://www.vg247.com/2013/04/09/gungho-six-psone-import-classics-hitting-psn-this-spring/
http://www.vg247.com/2013/04/09/gungho-six-psone-import-classics-hitting-psn-this-spring/#commentsTue, 09 Apr 2013 13:27:28 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=356518GungHo Online Entertainment America will be releasing six Japanese PSOne import classics this spring, starting with three titles which hit today: Evergreen Avenue, Favorite Dear -Jyunpaku no Yogensha, and Zero Kara no Mahjong -Mahjong Youchien Tamago-gumi. On May 7, board/card games Motto Trump Shiyouyo, Zero Kara no Shogi -Shogi Youchien Ayumi-gumi, and Zero Kara no Mahjong -Mahjong Youchien Tamago-gumi 2 will arrive on the service. Each will run you $5.99. Hit up the PS Blog for more information on each.
]]>http://www.vg247.com/2013/04/09/gungho-six-psone-import-classics-hitting-psn-this-spring/feed/2Sony releases short retrospective video starring original PlayStationhttp://www.vg247.com/2013/02/16/sony-releases-short-retrospective-video-on-original-playstation/
http://www.vg247.com/2013/02/16/sony-releases-short-retrospective-video-on-original-playstation/#commentsSat, 16 Feb 2013 13:36:03 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=340791Sony has released a short retrospective video which provides a look at the original PlayStation. It chronicles the console’s launch as well as that of the DualShock Controller. We’re going to assume two more of these will be released for PS2 and PS3, respectively. Seems obvious now what next week is all about doesn’t it? Still, we won’t know for sure until then. Watch below. Thanks, CyberMarco.

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2013/02/16/sony-releases-short-retrospective-video-on-original-playstation/feed/10Spyro the Dragon 1-3 releasing on PSN in Europe next weekhttp://www.vg247.com/2012/12/07/spyro-the-dragon-1-3-releasing-on-psn-in-europe-next-week/
http://www.vg247.com/2012/12/07/spyro-the-dragon-1-3-releasing-on-psn-in-europe-next-week/#commentsFri, 07 Dec 2012 15:31:50 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=322390Spyro the Dragon will be release on PSN in Europe next week, according to the PS Blog. The original PSone game’s sequel and third installment will also be released on the same day. Sony noted in the pist that the games are “emulated versions” of the original titles and “some functionality may vary from the original PSone version of this product or may not be available.” Standard disclaimer for all PSone games released through PSN. All three Spyro titles will be released on December 12.
]]>http://www.vg247.com/2012/12/07/spyro-the-dragon-1-3-releasing-on-psn-in-europe-next-week/feed/5PS Vita owners reporting problems with PSone Classic transfershttp://www.vg247.com/2012/08/30/ps-vita-owners-reporting-problems-with-psone-classic-transfers/
http://www.vg247.com/2012/08/30/ps-vita-owners-reporting-problems-with-psone-classic-transfers/#commentsThu, 30 Aug 2012 11:02:37 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=291818PS Vita firmware update 1.8 makes it possible to play PSone classics on Sony’s handheld, but many gamers have spoken out regarding an issue with the content. It seems as if PSone games can’t simply be downloaded to your PS Vita and played directly. There is a solution however.

Reportedly, the only way to get PSone Classics to run on PS Vita is to buy them on your PS3 first, then transfer them to your handheld. If you try and buy direct from your Vita, you will get an error message that says the content cannot be played on the console.

Thanks Eurogamer, and if any VG47 readers have also encountered this issue, please let us know.

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2012/08/30/ps-vita-owners-reporting-problems-with-psone-classic-transfers/feed/4Rumour: Sony to make PS3 backwards compatible with Gaikai dealhttp://www.vg247.com/2012/06/01/rumour-sony-to-make-ps3-backwards-compatible-with-gaikai-deal/
http://www.vg247.com/2012/06/01/rumour-sony-to-make-ps3-backwards-compatible-with-gaikai-deal/#commentsFri, 01 Jun 2012 11:34:38 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=264236GI’s rumouring that Sony is to being PSone and PS2 games to PS3 via a streaming deal with Gaikai, supporting recenttalk.

According to the GI report, the service will offer first-party games and also allow third-party publishers to stream back catalogues.

The partnership is likely to be announced at E3 as part of Sony’s conference on Monday.

Gaikai already carries portfolios from Electronic Arts, Ubisoft and Capcom, but all titles so far have been for PC.

Sony initially carried BC for PS3 from its launch in March 2009, but dropped support after the introduction of PS3 Slim back in August 2009.

Sony recently introduced PS2 Classics for the PlayStation Store for PS3 in the US and Europe. Some of the games as part of the program include Max Payne, Need for Speed: Most Wanted and SSX On Tour.

Users can also purchase PS1 Classics from the PS Store.

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2012/06/01/rumour-sony-to-make-ps3-backwards-compatible-with-gaikai-deal/feed/67Ubisoft celebrates 25th Anniversary with PSN game salehttp://www.vg247.com/2011/11/29/ubisoft-celebrates-25th-anniversary-with-psn-game-sale/
http://www.vg247.com/2011/11/29/ubisoft-celebrates-25th-anniversary-with-psn-game-sale/#commentsTue, 29 Nov 2011 14:38:06 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=218652Ubisoft is celebrating its 25th anniversary by discounting 25 of its titles on PSN. The sale starts tomorrow, November 30, and runs until December 7. Hit the break for the full list.

I think it’s got to be Metal Gear Solid… For me even just the opening of that game — with the cinematic credits playing over top of the gameplay — that was the first “next” generation game experience for me. Even the most amazing games of late like Uncharted 2.. you can trace the roots of a lot of what they’re doing all the way back to MGS as the source. GTA III is a close second.

You can read the full thing through the link up top.

If the premise of the list sounds a bit familiar, it’s because we posted a similar list complied by Eurogamer back in November. It was, however, not console specific.

SCEA’s celebrating the 15 year anniversary of PlayStation in North America today.

Since the initial North American release of PlayStation in 1995, the brand has sold over 377 million consoles across its product portfolio, and more than 2 billion software units worldwide.

In the US alone, it has generated over $63 billion in revenue, which is equivalent to 40 percent of the overall videogame market share in the country to date.

“When you look in the rear-view mirror at what was happening in 1995 you see that the video game industry was an entirely different animal,” said SCEA CEO Jack Tretton.

“Cartridges were still the preferred medium, and the market was a modest $2.6 billion in sales revenue annually. Many critics thought that a disc-based console with a lot of horse power would shoot over the heads of consumers, but our users proved them wrong.

“Now, we are seeing a convergence of video games and home entertainment, and a market that is a robust $20 billion in revenue. In the next 15 years and beyond, PlayStation will continue to bring new and more immersive experiences, like stereoscopic 3D, augmented reality as well as genre-defying gameplay into consumer living rooms.”

What to hear some other fun facts besides numbers? According to Sony, 30 percent of PS3 owners have more than 20 games in their library; kratos beat out Natahan Drake by 2 percent in the most favored first-party character; 40 percent of PS3 users said they would not have/continue a relationship with someone who “gets in the way of their gaming”; and 1 out of 5 gamers have played their PS3 for over 10 hours straight.

Amazing.

To celebrate the 15 year anniversary, over the next several months Sony will be offering fans the following:

Weekly discounts on select PS One titles within the PlayStation 15th anniversary collection page, available in all SCEA territories on PS3, PSP & Media Go Storefronts. In addition to a 50 percent sale on Super Rub A Dub (Super Rub A Dub offer good from Thursday, September 9, 2010 – through Monday, September 20, 2010).

A PlayStation Home commemorative Original PlayStation (PS One) ornament for personal spaces available starting today.

Hudson has also added a new space to Home this week, called the Hudson Gate. You can get more information on this, along with more 15th anniversary goodies over on the US PS Blog.

Capcom’s Christian Svensson said today that the company plans to release more of its PSone titles on PSN in the near future.

According to a question asked over on Unity regarding Resident Evil games coming to PSN, Svensson replied:

“The first PS1 titles for PSN were submitted last week. When I have some dates for them, we’ll let you know. Word I got back this morning is that this may take a bit more time than anticipated. We’ll keep folks posted. And for now I’m still not discussing what title(s) they are. We’ll discuss it when we’re through the pipe a bit further.”

Here. French ratings company PEGI has listed PSone titles Rollcage, Omega Boost and Devil Dice as 3+ and having a “plate-forme” of PlayStation Network. Rollcage is proper wicked, so this is good stuff. Hopefully get official confirmation on this in the next few days.